Thoughts on AI from the brighter side

Try it18 October 2026

✦Five questions to get a story started

“Tell me about the old days” can be hard to answer. Let AI suggest specific questions for a conversation with a relative or friend.

A bicycle, a kitchen table or an old radio can work better than asking about an entire life. AI can suggest openings without knowing the person's history. Try this in Claude: “I want to ask a relative about childhood. Use a bicycle, a kitchen table and a radio as starting…